The former Titans player visited kids from around the NSW north coast along with Fijian-born former Broncos player Petero Civoniceva, for a motivational clinic in conjunction with the Ngunya Jarjum organisation in Lismore.

A few games of touch footy and chats with some of their idols aimed to get the kids thinking about spending more time outdoors.

"We didn't have mobile phones, we didn't have fancy computer games back in my day so the way we had our fun was to get outside and be active," Campbell says.

"There's so many more opportunities for the kids these days to do different things, and a lot of it's got to do with sitting down and using their hands instead of getting out and running on their legs, and it's a shame because you look around today, the kids are just having a great time and it's a great way of keeping fit."

The rugby league ambassador has faced some low points in his life.

One of the darkest days was about 11 years ago when during a visit to Ballina he attempted suicide.

The 2001 Dally M Player of the Year now plays a crucial role in talking about depression within the NRL.

Campbell says the key is not being ashamed to ask for help.

"There's a stigma with boys - they're not allowed to talk about their feelings or their emotions.

"My advice would be, don't be embarrassed, get out and talk about what's going on."

The 36-year-old now spends time working to promote health and education in Aboriginal communities.

But his dream is to see a day where there is no need for such a role.

With players like Jonathan Thurston and Campbell's cousin Greg Inglis among the best in the game, he says they have the power to influence change.

"There's people to look up to.

"Apart from the fact that they're awesome footballers and they're superstars, the fact that they're good people is something that our young people need to see, to grow up and be emulating."